A Comprehensive Guide to Insole-based Approaches for Diabetic Foot Complications - Rilegato

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ISBN 10: 9819506557 ISBN 13: 9789819506552

Casa editrice: Springer Nature, 2025

Riassunto

This comprehensive book covers a wide range of topics, providing valuable insights and evidence-based information on insole-based approaches for managing diabetic foot complications. These include custom-made insoles, offloading insoles, and therapeutic footwear, with different materials, shapes, and designs, clinical evaluation and prescription, current research trends, and real-life case studies, emphasizing their impact on plantar pressure distribution and overall foot health. The insole design plays a crucial role in reducing plantar pressures and preventing ulcers. The book delves into design features such as metatarsal additions, rocker soles, and cushioning with the importance of comfort, durability, and pressure redistribution. Healthcare professionals need to assess patients’ individual needs and prescribe appropriate insoles. The book provides guidelines for evaluating foot biomechanics, gait patterns, and pressure points. Case studies illustrate how customized insoles can improve patient outcomes and prevent complications. Additionally, the book discusses cutting-edge research on insole technologies, topics including smart insoles with sensor technology, pressure-sensing insoles, and wearable devices. The book provides practical examples to demonstrate how insole-based approaches impact patient care. These case studies showcase successful outcomes, patient adherence, and the role of customized insoles in preventing ulcers. The primary audience for the book is podiatrists, orthopedic surgeons, endocrinologists, primary care physicians, and other healthcare providers specializing in diabetes management.

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Informazioni sull?autore

Dr. Muhammad Nouman holds the position of lecturer of prosthetics and orthotics at the Sirindhorn School of Prosthetics and Orthotics, Faculty of Medicine, Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University in Bangkok, Thailand. Dr. Nouman is a highly accomplished professional with a strong background in prosthetics and orthotics, more specifically in diabetic foot complications. He completed his Ph.D. from the Prince of Songkla University in Thailand, specializing in biomedical engineering. His expertise lies in managing diabetic foot complications, an essential aspect of patient care. Dr. Nouman actively contributes to research, presenting his findings at national and international conferences, his publication records with peer-reviewed international publications, and awards, including the outstanding doctoral thesis award. 

Dr. Surapong Chatpun, an associate professor at the Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Prince of Songkla University in Hatyai, Songkhla, Thailand, has made significant contributions to the field of biomedical engineering. He completed his Ph.D. in bioengineering from the University of California, San Diego, specializing in medical devices and biomechanics. Dr. Chatpun’s research interests span various areas, including biomechanics, medical image processing, finite element analysis, and computational modeling. His work primarily focuses on cardiovascular engineering, rehabilitation engineering, and medical devices. He has also explored topics such as blood flow dynamics, cardiovascular system modeling, and biomechanical responses. Dr. Chatpun has several national and international publications, and presentations at conferences and meetings, and has also received several awards. 

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This comprehensive book covers a wide range of topics, providing valuable insights and evidence-based information on insole-based approaches for managing diabetic foot complications. These include custom-made insoles, offloading insoles, and therapeutic footwear, with different materials, shapes, and designs, clinical evaluation and prescription, current research trends, and real-life case studies, emphasizing their impact on plantar pressure distribution and overall foot health. The insole design plays a crucial role in reducing plantar pressures and preventing ulcers. The book delves into design features such as metatarsal additions, rocker soles, and cushioning with the importance of comfort, durability, and pressure redistribution. Healthcare professionals need to assess patients’ individual needs and prescribe appropriate insoles. The book provides guidelines for evaluating foot biomechanics, gait patterns, and pressure points. Case studies illustrate how customized insoles can improve patient outcomes and prevent complications. Additionally, the book discusses cutting-edge research on insole technologies, topics including smart insoles with sensor technology, pressure-sensing insoles, and wearable devices. The book provides practical examples to demonstrate how insole-based approaches impact patient care. These case studies showcase successful outcomes, patient adherence, and the role of customized insoles in preventing ulcers. The primary audience for the book is podiatrists, orthopedic surgeons, endocrinologists, primary care physicians, and other healthcare providers specializing in diabetes management.

Dettagli dell'edizione

• Editore: Springer Nature
• Data di pubblicazione: 2025
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 9819506557
• ISBN 13: 9789819506552
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero di pagine: 108
• Redattore: Nouman Muhammad, Chatpun Surapong
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